Season of Giving

Each year, Caracole staff works with nearly 1,100 homeless and HIV+ people in the Greater Cincinnati area. Caracole connects people to resources for housing, healthcare, food/nutrition and more. Among those served, between 15-30 people a year live in the Caracole Transitional Houses and receive live-in support of residents who are also HIV+ and staff who are on duty 24/7.

As we approach the holidays and new year, we'd like to take a moment to reflect on the year, give thanks to those who are so generous and ask for your support during this giving season.

In addition to government funding sources, Caracole's services are supported by individual giving. You can visit our donation site, hosted by GuideStar.org to make a donation to support people living with HIV/AIDS in our community.

We are also always open to in-kind donations. There is a running list of items that are always needed on the left column of this blog. Here is a short list of the items that residents could really use this holiday season:

• Bus tokens
• Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.)
• Lotion
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Bath gel/bar soap
• Toiletry items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, feminine products, etc.)
• Garbage bags (kitchen size)

Donations can be dropped off to the main Caracole office at 1821 Summit Road, Suite 1, Cincinnati, OH 45237. You can also call 761-7736 and speak with Suzanne regarding donations.

Happy holidays to all!